In 2012, like in 2011, I intend to read a book a week. I did really well last year, up until a certain point. Well, I am working to continue this in the new year. The difference being, from time to time I will post on what I’ve been reading. This will keep me honest, and help share what I’ve been reading.
So to start , I began with the graphic novels for the Walking Dead series, that the popular TV Show was based on. For Christmas I received The Walking Dead Compendium Volume One, which essentially covers the first four books. Before I began reading, I had some general ideas of how the show had differentiated from the series. I was surprised to see how close the series is followed by the TV Show.
After I past the point in which the show is at, I began to get really into the Compendium. The story began taking some extreme twists and turns. And I have started to really enjoying the series. In fact I have not only purchased, but also finished The Walking Dead Book Five. I could easily purchase the next several books and consume them at the very same rate (in a couple days). But I am going to read some of the other books I have on my shelf before I read The Walking Dead Book Six.
If you’re a fan of the TV Show, I really recommend trying out the graphic novels. The story is similar, well remaining unique enough as to keep you interested and not necessarily spoiling the show. You don’t have to purchase the compendium, it just covers the fist four books. Here is The Walking Dead Book One to help get you started.
And don’t be concerned if you’ve never read or enjoyed graphic novels in the past. I hadn’t read them, they’d never appealed to me. If you haven’t caught the TV Show, I highly recommend that as well. It is currently in mid-season break for Season 2, but you you can purchase Season 1 of The Walking Dead and start catching up immediately.
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